Automotive Department Head

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,507,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(K) with company match

Associate discount

Holidays off

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet is hiring for an Automotive Department Head. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, stocking automotive areas, and executing price management and merchandising tasks to ensure a smooth shopping experience.

Compensation includes base pay up to $17.50/hr plus weekend premium pay of $2.50/hr, with benefits beginning after 91 days in a full-time role. The company offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Prior Retail experience preferred.
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves with back stock product and incoming freight for the day.
• Set and remove Ad prices for the appropriate sales and check for pricing accuracy.
• Maintain displays and face shelved products.
• Planograms and changing Floor Plans.
• Clean retail area by dust mopping, removing trash, and picking up litter.
• Utilize computers to determine product delivery and inventory levels.
• Return excess product to the warehouse.
• Move empty pallets to the warehouse and breaking down containers.
• Attaching security tags to appropriate product.
• Help in other departments as assigned.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full‑time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full‑time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr
• Base pay up to $17.50/hr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Automotive Department Head would perform excellent customer service and stocking the areas of the automotive department, along with other assigned duties that would ensure that the customer has an efficient, pleasant shopping experience. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Stock shelves with back stock product and incoming freight for the day
• Set and remove Ad prices for the appropriate sales and check for pricing accuracy
• Maintain displays and face shelved products
• Planograms and changing Floor Plans
• Clean retail area by dust mopping, removing trash, and picking up litter
• Utilize computers to determine product delivery and inventory levels
• Return excess product to the warehouse
• Move empty pallets to the warehouse and breaking down containers
• Attaching security tags to appropriate product
• Help in other departments as assigned
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass pre‑employment drug screening and background checks

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid‑Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.